The Office Staff
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Mrs. Jennifer Little
Office Manager
jlittle@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20101
Experience: 26 years experience in educational administration
Education: Marshall University: Bachelor of Arts in Education
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends
““No matter what, you give everybody a fair shake, and when somebody needs a hand, you offer yours.” ”
mrs. Brianna Wheeler
Receptionist
bwheeler@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20100
Experience: This is my 3rd year in the Discovery Office and I have spent my last 23 years as a Paralegal in a Law Office.
Education: Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending quality time with my family camping, hiking, biking and visiting zoos and parks. I love baseball and volunteer my time coaching and umpiring Little league.
Mrs. Kristen byrt, rn
Nurse
kbyrt@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20105
Teaching Experience: Nursing experience - 26 years, 11 years as a school nurse
Education: Nursing degree from Prairie State College 1991
Hobbies: I enjoy physical activities such as kayaking, hiking and Zumba. I enjoy coaching Archery at Discovery. When I have additional spare time, I enjoy baking.
““Let food by thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” ”
Ms. Diane Medley, MSW, LSW
Social Worker | McKinney-Vento District Liaison | ELL Coordinator | 504 Coordinator
dmedley@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20126
Experience: I have worked in the social service industry for over 20 years. I volunteered as a C.A.S.A. in Lake County, Indiana. I also worked in Community Mental Health for about 8 years, including contracted work with HeadStart. I have been at Discovery since the beginning (2010), going into my 15th year. I am also an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Northwest, School of Social Work, since 2022.
Education:
Purdue University, Calumet: Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Sociology, 2003
Indiana University Northwest: Master of Social Work, 2010
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, riding my bike, going to the beach, looking for beach glass, and kayaking.
““Be the change you wish to see in the world.””
Mr. Alfonta Lee
Director of Maintenance & Grounds | Coach | Resident DJ
alee@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20107
Experience: 10 years
Education: Morris Brown College in Atlanta Georgia
Hobbies: I love the Chicago Bears, Coaching Basketball & Football. I love going out to eat and having family time and hanging out with the boys.
“ “Accept a loss as a learning experience and never point fingers at your teammates.”
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Mrs. Jennifer Haubold
Executive Assistant
jhaubold@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20182
Experience: 5 years
Education: Purdue University: Bachelors of Science in Mathematics, Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
Mrs. Staci Fox, MSW, LCSW
Social Worker
sfox@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20186
Experience: Various settings including private practice psycho-therapy, inpatient therapy, school based social work, homebased services, and therapeutic foster care. I previously worked school-based services at Valparaiso High School and in Indianapolis schools where I became the school-based therapy supervisor.
Education: Undergraduate degree earned from Ball State University in 2007, Master's Degree earned from Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis in 2011. I obtained my professional license in 2016.
Hobbies: I enjoy volunteering with my children's sports teams and as a girl scout leader. Spending time with my children is where my energy is currently focused at this stage of my life. I enjoy hiking, searching for beach glass, reading, playing board games, spending time with family, camping and vacationing with my family.
“No matter what happens in life, be good to people, being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.””